#185: What’s the Difference Between Progesterone and Progestin?

Do you feel like you're riding a hormone roller coaster? That every month is full of highs and lows? If so, then this quick episode is a must listen to! Today, I’m talking about why your estrogen fluctuates, when you’ll see estrogen spikes and dips, and why this applies to every woman!

You’ll hear more about:

• A breakdown of the normal 28 day cycle for women
• The optimal times to check estrogen levels
• What happens when you don’t ovulate regularly (and what can impact your ovulation!)
• The link between perimenopause and estrogen 
• What estrogen spikes are 
• And more!

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Should I take progesterone? This may be a question you have been asking yourself lately. I know I’ve been getting it a lot lately! 

Progesterone has become a hot topic lately, especially between conventional and 
functional medicine. It is one of the key hormones we have as women. It’s our natural anti-anxiety hormone and is what keeps estrogen in check. But how do we know when we may need to start taking progesterone? And is it really any different from the progestins in birth control?

In this episode I’m diving into what exactly progesterone is, when it’s beneficial to take it, and why it’s a GAME CHANGER for things like perimenopause!

You’ll hear more about:

• What progesterone is (and what it isn’t)
• The power of progesterone in the female body (hint: it’s not just for your uterus!)
• What happens to progesterone in your 40’s
• Progesterone vs progestin
• The 3 big women’s health issues where progesterone can be a game changer
• And more!

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Are you experiencing a headache or a migraine? Many women experience migraines throughout their lives, but certain factors that can increase the likelihood of migraines. So what can you do to prevent them?

Today, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Rani Banik back on the show. She joined me on episode 204 to discuss the biggest eye issues in women.  In this episode though, we are diving into the world of migraines and why people, especially perimenopausal and menopausal women, may be experiencing them!

You will hear:

• What a migraine is, how it differs from a headache, and if this matters
• The phases of a migraine
• Risk factors of migraines, both genetic and lifestyle
• Minimizing your risk of migraines
• How your neurotransmitters interact with your gut health
• The biggest factor that can play a role in if you experience migraines (hint: this is where perimenopause and menopause are key!)
• And more!

More about Dr. Rani:
Dr. Rani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained Neuro-Ophthalmologist, and Functional Medicine expert. She is fully trained in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, and she has a special interest in treating Headache and Migraine. Dr. Banik manages a wide spectrum of conditions affecting vision, as well as the complex connections between the eye and brain. She applies principles of complementary and alternative medicine in conjunction with traditional medical approaches to treat chronic diseases affecting the visual system. She offers a unique approach to managing conditions such as dry eye, macular degeneration, blepharitis, migraine, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, thyroid eye disease, uveitis, and other autoimmune conditions.

Dr. Banik has thirteen years of training at some of the finest medical and eye institutes in the country. She graduated with a B.A with Honors and M.D. from Brown University. She trained in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, followed by Ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine. She went on to pursue Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins. She has served on full-time faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. Dr. Banik is founder of Envision Health NYC, a private practice based on the Upper East Side in New York City. She is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine. Dr. Banik has won many teaching awards and also serves as principal investigator for 5 multi-centered clinical trials in neuro-ophthalmology. 

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Do you want to be able to tap into a deeper sense of inner strength and spiritual connection to be your best self? If so, then this quick episode is for you! Today, I’ll be sharing how you can make intermittent fasting your superpower, not only for weight loss but for your life too!

You’ll hear more about:

• What fasting is
• How my program, Fast To Faith, can help you on this journey 
• Steps you can take to reconnect the mind, body and spirit
• The #1 Thing You MUST do to move forward
• And more!

Come ignite the tiny ember that is smoldering inside of you! Get out of survival mode for one day. Choose You! Bring your dreams back to life with a sisterhood of inspiring, courageous women! I want to see you there!! https://thebeevent.com/

Struggling with balancing your hormones? Grab your copy of the The Gutsy Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing your Hormones: https://drtabatha.com/free-guide/

Support your hormone balance- EnergyLift!

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Struggling with loss of libido? Increased appetite? Weight Gain? These are common and very real symptoms you may experience in menopause.  Can antidepressants help combat these symptoms? According to the American College of OBGYNs it can. But in reality antidepressants are not going to help at all! 

Today, I'm discussing why antidepressants in menopause is not the right way to go. In reality,  the biggest thing women suffer from, in menopause, is a hormonal imbalance. To fix this imbalance women need to start thinking about one thing... and it's NOT antidepressants!

Ready to find out what it is? Let's dive in to learn more!

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Experiencing dry eyes? Feel like you're constantly straining your eyes? These changes may actually be due to hormone changes or even perimenopause! I know I’ve started to have eye issues and that it is most likely due to perimenopause!

If you’ve been struggling with your vision, then today’s guest, Dr. Rani Banik, is here to explain what is actually causing your eye issues. Together, we dive into the 3 main eye issues women are facing today! 

You will hear:

• How vision is affected by age and hormones
• Conventional ophthalmology vs. Functional ophthalmology
• If carrots are actually good for your eyes 
• How screens may be affecting your vision
• The real truth about blue blocker glasses
• How annual exam eyes can detect so much more than just changes in vision
• And more!

More about Dr. Banik:
Dr. Rani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained Neuro-Ophthalmologist, and Functional Medicine expert. She is fully trained in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, and she has a special interest in treating Headache and Migraine. Dr. Banik manages a wide spectrum of conditions affecting vision, as well as the complex connections between the eye and brain. She applies principles of complementary and alternative medicine in conjunction with traditional medical approaches to treat chronic diseases affecting the visual system. She offers a unique approach to managing conditions such as dry eye, macular degeneration, blepharitis, migraine, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, thyroid eye disease, uveitis, and other autoimmune conditions.

Dr. Banik has thirteen years of training at some of the finest medical and eye institutes in the country. She graduated with a B.A with Honors and M.D. from Brown University. She trained in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, followed by Ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine. She went on to pursue Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins. She has served on full-time faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. 

Dr. Banik is founder of Envision Health NYC, a private practice based on the Upper East Side in New York City. She is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine. Dr. Banik has won many teaching awards and also serves as principal investigator for 5 multi-centered clinical trials in neuro-ophthalmology. 

Connect with Dr. Rani:
Dr. Rani’s Website: https://www.drranibanik.com/
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Come ignite the tiny ember that is smoldering inside of you! Get out of survival mode for one day. Choose You! Bring your dreams back to life with a sisterhood of inspiring, courageous women! I want to see you there!! https://thebeevent.com/

Struggling with balancing your hormones? Grab your copy of the The Gutsy Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing your Hormones: https://drtabatha.com/free-guide/

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Anxiety. Trouble sleeping. Feeling like you can’t focus. These are probably the top 3 complaints I hear in my practice. But what is the common thing all of these symptoms have in common? They may all be stemming from your brain!  

Today, my guest, Dr. Romie Mushtaq and I will be diving into how to know if your brain is the reason for your health issues, the quiz she created that may give you some insight into if you have a “busy brain” or not, and the steps you can take to heal your brain! 

You will hear:

• Why you are NOT alone in feeling burnt out
• Solutions for your busy brain that are beyond “berries and breathing”
• The main 3 symptoms high performing people experience
• Why healing the neuroinflammation in your brain is key to thriving
• And more!!

More about Dr. Romie:
Dr. Romie Mushtaq is a board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker, and the founder of “brainSHIFT at Work.” She brings together over 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to not just deliver programs, but create cultural change.

She is on a mission to transform mental health and wellness in the workplace and currently works with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations. Dr. Romie is also the Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness & wellness program to over 7000 employees. Her expertise is featured in the national media such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes. Find the cure for your busy brain at drromie.com or @drromie on social media.

Connect with Dr. Romie:
Busy Brain Quiz: https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test/
Busy Brain Cure (book): https://drromie.com/book/
Dr. Romie’s Website: https://drromie.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drromie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRomie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drromie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRomie
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC05grQ3WOYK_BX7hxTIvt7w ?view_as=subscriber

Come ignite the tiny ember that is smoldering inside of you! Get out of survival mode for one day. Choose You! Bring your dreams back to life with a sisterhood of inspiring, courageous women! I want to see you there!! https://thebeevent.com/

Struggling with balancing your hormones? Grab your copy of the The Gutsy Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing your Hormones: https://drtabatha.com/free-guide/

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As women we tend to pick on our so-called flaws. We don’t wear the bathing suit because we’re embarrassed that someone might see our cellulite or our stretch marks. But what if we said ENOUGH, took ownership of our bodies, and started loving them for everything they do for us? Today, that’s exactly what we're talking about!  In this episode, I share what you can do starting today to become a better version of yourself! 

Come ignite the tiny ember that is smoldering inside of you! Get out of survival mode for one day. Choose You! Bring your dreams back to life with a sisterhood of inspiring, courageous women! I want to see you there!! https://thebeevent.com/

Struggling with balancing your hormones? Grab your copy of the The Gutsy Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing your Hormones: https://drtabatha.com/free-guide/

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Could stress be causing your weight gain?  Every day, I see women being diagnosed with adrenal dysfunction. This adrenal dysfunction is where your adrenal glands do not produce cortisol at the appropriate rate or at the appropriate time. This can have a HUGEimpact on your entire body! You might not think that you have a lot of stress in your life, but that may not be the case for your body. In this episode we are going to talk more about how stress can cause you to gain weight and what you can do to start making changes NOW!

You can pick up my new book, Fast to Faith, now on pre-sale (don’t wait until Lent when it’s released on February 14th!) and get some amazing bonuses: https://fasttofaith.com/

Come ignite the tiny ember that is smoldering inside of you! Get out of survival mode for one day. Choose You! Bring your dreams back to life with a sisterhood of inspiring, courageous women! I want to see you there!! https://thebeevent.com/

Struggling with balancing your hormones? Grab your copy of the The Gutsy Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing your Hormones: https://drtabatha.com/free-guide/

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Welcome to Episode 200! I’m so excited to hit this milestone with you and am giving YOU 50% off a supplement that is so important for today’s episode! 

In this episode, we are talking about how to break up with sugar, get your body back into shape after the holidays, and eliminate all of those crazy cravings! 

We will be talking about:

• Do you have metabolic flexibility?
• Why loving yourself at every stage is key to success
• The truth behind cravings (Chapter 4 of Fast to Faith)
• Switching from being a Sugar Burner to a Fat Burner
• And more!

Inflamma Tame: This powder is INCREDIBLE! It calms inflammation in your gut, provides essential amino acids, and provides fiber! Use the code CHEERS200 

You can pick up my new book, Fast to Faith, now on pre-sale (don’t wait until Lent when it’s released on February 14th!) and get some amazing bonuses: https://fasttofaith.com/

Come ignite the tiny ember that is smoldering inside of you! Get out of survival mode for one day. Choose You! Bring your dreams back to life with a sisterhood of inspiring, courageous women! I want to see you there!! https://thebeevent.com/

Struggling with balancing your hormones? Grab your copy of the The Gutsy Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing your Hormones: https://drtabatha.com/free-guide/

Support your hormone balance- EnergyLift!

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